Pyramids of Meroe

Local namePyramids of Meroe
LocationShendi, Sudan

The Pyramids of Meroë are a large number of Nubian pyramids, encompassing three cemeteries near the ancient city of Meroë. The Meroë pyramids date to the later stage of the Kingdom of Kush and were burial places for Kushite monarchs, other members of the royal family, and important officials and dignitaries.

The three cemeteries collectively encompass over a thousand graves, out of which at least 147 were pyramids. The majority of the pyramids are from the southern cemetery and were not burials of royals.

On 8 September 2020, the pyramids were threatened for the first time by floods.

Tags Archaeological SiteTumulusUNESCOHeritage
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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramids_of_Meroe

Coordinates 16°56'14.364" N 33°45'1.092" E

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